New Year, New Job

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• New Year's Resolution - Find a Job
• How to Work a Room
• Job Search Tip: Cover Letters
  

New Year's Resolution - Find a Job

In the last few days of December, people look back at their previous year and look forward to the next. Because of this, the age-old tradition of declaring a New Year's resolution came about in an effort to improve yourself in the new year.

Each year, 45% of people make New Year's resolutions such as "become healthier," "spend more time with family," "quit smoking," or "get out of debt." With the recession that spanned throughout 2009 leaving millions still unemployed, why not resolve to find a job you love? Or, if you're currently employed, you can resolve to move up in your career, or take on new projects to continue challenging yourself.

So, what's your resolution for 2010?

Happy New Year from Simply Hired!

How to Work a Room

Few people find networking events a pleasant experience and many are filled with dread at just the thought of attending one. But with a change of attitude and a few simple tactics, any networking event can be a productive, painless part of an effective job search. Here are 10 tips to make your next networking event a success:

1. Set a goal - Will you collect five business cards? Learn three new things? Chat to a specific person? Focus your mind before you enter the room and it will help keep you motivated.

2. Arrive early - You'll avoid having to break into established groups if you're one of the first people in the room.

3. Come prepared - Skim the news headlines, brush up on the topic of the event (if there is one) and be ready to talk about yourself and your work experience.

Read on for the full list of 10 networking tips.

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Job Search Tip: Cover Letters

Despite the misconceptions that cover letters are no longer needed, cover letters are often the first interaction you have with a potential employer, so they warrant considerable time and effort. Your cover letter is your chance to express interest in the particular position and company to which you are applying, as well as to highlight your relevant experience and skills.

Do not create a general cover letter to send out to every potential employer. Instead, you should have an individualized cover letter for each position you apply to. We've got five more tips for cover letters so read on for the full article!

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